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Foundation Formed To Restore First-delivered Learjet

The full restoration of Lear Jet 23-003 will shine well-deserved light on the first purpose-built business jet.
Lear serial number 23-003, the first Learjet ever delivered parked on ramp at Bartow Executive Airport in Florida
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Streamlines Doc Management with Comply365

Wheels Up employees in nearly every department are using the Comply365 mobile app to manage their ops documents and records, the software specialist said.
Wheels Up Citation Excel business jet on approach to landing
Aircraft

Safran Tests 'More Electric' Turboprop

The Tech TP technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power.
Safran Helicopter Engines maintenance tech closing engine cowling on TP Tech technology demonstrator aircraft.
FutureFlight

5G Implementation Debacle Poses Important Lessons For Advanced Air Mobility Flight Operations

The head of aeronautics standards organization RTCA says the aviation industry can no longer operate in isolation from other sectors such as high-tech communications.
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FutureFlight

Airbus Steps Up Delivery of eVTOL Aircraft Prototype and Operational Ecosystem

The European group is about to start receiving parts from suppliers as it prepares to begin final assembly of the first CityAirbus NextGen prototype ahead of flight testing in 2024.
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FutureFlight

Safran Completes Ground Testing of Tech TP Hybrid Electric Powertrain For Regional Airliners

The technology demonstrator is based on Safran Helicopter Engines' Ardiden-3 turboshaft engine family, incorporating electrical power, and could lead to a new propulsion system for 19-seat fixed-wing aircraft.
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FutureFlight

Joby Starts Testing eVTOL Propeller in World’s Largest Wind Tunnel Facility

Joby Aviation has begun wind tunnel testing with one of its eVTOL aircraft propellers in the National Full-Scale Aerodynamic Complex at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.
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FutureFlight

The AirCraft Company Unveils Wheelchair-Accessible, Hybrid-Electric Regional Airplane

The AirCraft Company, a new start-up based in Wichita, Kansas, has revealed its plans to produce a hybrid-electric, 30-seat regional airliner called the Pangea SY30J.
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Accidents

Nepal ATR 72 Accident: Propellers Were Feathered Before Landing

The preliminary report on the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 accident implies that the pilot monitoring moved the incorrect lever during approach to land.
Map of Yeti Airlines crash of ATR 72 airplane
Maintenance and Modifications

Rotorcorp Doubles Robinson Parts Inventory

Robinson Helicopter parts provider Rotorcorp is doubling its inventory in response to supply-chain disruptions.
Two Robinson R22 helicopters on airport ramp at Gloucestershire Airport
Aircraft

Gulfstream's G600 Reaches 100th Customer Delivery Mark

Gulfstream has handed over the 100th G600 to a customer, a milestone reached just months after the G500 sibling notched a similar mark.
Gulfstream G600 in flight over coast
FBOs

San Antonio FBO Opens New Terminal

SkyPlace FBO, one of three service providers at San Antonio International Airport, has opened its new, more centrally located terminal.
Lobby area of SkyPlace FBO at KSAT

GKN Expanding in Chihuahua To Grow Bizav Business

GKN is adding 80,000 sq feet to its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico this year as it eyes increased business aviation work.
Digital rendering of expanded GKN Aerospace facility in Chihuahua, Mexico
ATC

RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops

RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.
Digital rendering of eVTOL vehicles in flight over city
Rotorcraft

Bell 429s Search for 'Object' Shot Down Near Lake Huron

Bell 429s from the Canadian Coast Guard have joined a debris search fleet to look for an unidentified flying object shot down in Ontario on Sunday.
Canadian Coast Guard Bell 429 helicopter in flight over coast with lighthouse

Bluetail Secures Further $2.2M Investment

Bluetail is planning to expand its market, introduce products, and further its automation with a $2.2 million investment led by AZ-VC.
Screen view of Bluetail MACH search platform
Aircraft

Airbus Sustains Recovery Despite Russia War Headwinds

The European aerospace and defense group's CEO Guillaume Faury warned it will face more complexity and disruption risk during 2023.
Airbus execs on stage during 2022 financial results press conference in Toulouse.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Airbus Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow

Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.
Airbus Helicopters' H160 at Paris Airshow 2019
FBOs

Skyservice To Add Vancouver FBO

Canada's Skyservice will complete its trifecta of FBOs at all of the country's three major airports with its pending Vancouver arrival.
Aerial view of Vancouver International Airport
Sustainability and Environment

Modern Aviation Introduces SAF at First Location

FBO chain Modern Aviation is now offering SAF at one of its California locations, and plans to increase the flow to all of its facilities.
SAF refueler
Safety

NTSB Preliminary Report Outlines Runway Incursion Near-miss

The NTSB subpoenaed two pilots involved in a runway incursion at JFK International Airport after they declined a request for a recorded interview.
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Engines

Safran, HAL Partner on Engine for India's New Helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines is partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics to develop an engine for the 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.
Digital rendering of 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter
Rotorcraft

USHST Announces All-hands Meeting at Heli-Expo

USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.
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Regulations and Government

ALPA Head Urges Streamlining of Notam System

ALPA president Ambrosi pushed for stable funding for notam system streamlining, while FAA chief Nolen said the project is about "halfway there."
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets, Pilot Union Start Midterm Negotiations on Pay

The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots is imploring NetJets to increase pilot pay to become more competitive with the airlines.
NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots picket at Phoenix Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

AviationManuals Launches Part 135 Digital Record System

An electronic manual recordkeeping system from AviationManuals meets FAA Part 135 requirements for digital records management.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Wipaire Debuts Aurora Interiors for Cessna Caravans

Wipaire has introduced nine cabin designs for the Cessna 208 Caravan and Grand Caravan EX.
Canyon Aurora interior by Wipaire
FutureFlight

Ameriflight Plans to Purchase 35 Rhaegal Cargo Drones from Sabrewing

In its latest move toward adopting autonomous cargo transport operations, Ameriflight has provisionally agreed to purchase up to 35 Rhaegal-A VTOL cargo drones from Sabrewing Aircraft Company.
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FutureFlight

Dubai Ruler Gives Go-ahead for Vertiport Network Plans

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, working with ground infrastructure group Skyports, has identified four initial sites to build vertiports to support eVTOL air taxi services that are expected to start in 2026.
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FutureFlight

Beta and Blade Air Mobility Demonstrate Alia-250 eVTOL Aircraft In New York Area

The six-passenger vehicle flew from Westchester-County Airport, which is within range of New York City, to demonstrate the potential for air taxi services.
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